Sticky second gear

Drunkaroos

Active member
Joined
Aug 17, 2017
Location
Canada, eh?
TDI
2006 Jetta TDI (300K!)
I'm a little concerned about the state of my transmission components. I money-shifted from 3rd to 2nd yesterday and now its really sticky and tough to get into second gear. Could my synchros be damaged?
Thanks in advance.
 

kbaisley

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 31, 2002
Location
Midwest
TDI
2006 Jetta TDI 5spd
My second gear was really "notchy" when I first got my car. I did a fluid change on the trans, using OEM VW fluid and the issue went away. There is a whole religious argument on the best fluids, I bought royal purple, but after reading other posts and concerns on that version of RP, I went with the proven OEM VW product and never looked back. Be sure to look at the old fluid for any metallic content.

P.S. Mine use to be a bit more sensitive in winter. After the fluid change, year round fun with no issues.
 
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